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FloTHERM

This course will teach you how to use the FloTHERM thermal analysis software. Complete with instruction and tutorial exercises, the training guides you through all aspects of model building, using SmartParts and libraries, importing data from MCAD and EDA software, sequential optimization and visualization of results.
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Course Highlights

You will learn how to

This course is divided into two parts:

The first two days of the course is a mixture of lectures, demonstrations, and tutorials designed to introduce you to the basic concepts and different types of conditions. The hands-on tutorials focus on practical examples that you will need for building your own models.

The third day of the course is set aside in order to start building models for applications. This session will include advice on modeling strategies and a way to watch out for. It is suggested that if you have any information on the type of models you would like to build on the course, that you bring them along on the third day.

Agenda

Day 1

Part 1 - Introduction

Modeling with FloTHERM

Basic Principles

Software Tour

Part 2 - Creating a FloTherm Model

Overview of Modeling Process

Creating Basic Geometry

Introduction to the Mathematics and Solving Process

First Look at Results

Part 3 - Advancing the Model

Using Building Specific SmartParts

Advancing Results Presentation

Alternative Results Access

Part 4 - Component Modeling and Radiation

Modeling Discrete Components

Including the Effects of Radiation

Day 2

Part 5 - Modeling the Environment and Advanced Grid Use

Extending the Model to Include the Surrounding Air

Introduction to the Grid Tools and How to Use Them

Part 6 - Introduction to Problem Solving

Ways of Improving Cooling

Diagnosing Solution Problems

Obtaining Animated Output

Part 7 – Optimizing the Design

Introduction to the Command Center

Part 8 – Alternative Input Methods

Introduction to FloTHERM.PACK

Introduction to FLOMCAD

Part 9 - Different Applications

Discuss Modeling Different Applications

Summarize Course

Day 3

Create your own model – spend the day using the skills learned to set up and solve models of your own application. Any issues can be discussed with the Mentor Graphics staff presenting the course.

Course Information

Intended for

All engineers who have a basic understanding of heat transfer and would like to learn more about thermal modeling of electronic systems using computer simulation and virtual prototyping.

The course is also suitable as a refresher course for existing FloTHERM users.